Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Hazlemere Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Hazlemere, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks that return after repairs
Electronic leak detection in Hazlemere
A leak in a flat roof frequently shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. It’s testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. The results then follow in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about water coming in under a flat roof and leaks that return after repairs, we can find out what’s behind it, on green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs alike.
In a smaller place like Hazlemere, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Hazlemere (HP15)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Limit access to the roof
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Hazlemere questions
Will you come out to Hazlemere?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hazlemere?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Hazlemere is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.
What affects the price in Hazlemere
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Some methods can work through these layers, depending on the build-up.
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How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. For a survey in Hazlemere, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Hazlemere
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Electronic leak detection around Hazlemere
About 2.1 miles west lies Hughenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Hazlemere has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you own a rental within reach of High Wycombe station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Eden, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. Anyone responsible for a site like Sir William Ramsay School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Hazlemere is about 2 miles north-east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Hazlemere across London and South East England. Hazlemere is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across HP15 for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Market Parade, Vine Close and Sycamore Way, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Tylers Green (1 mile south-east), Widmer End (1 mile north-west), Four Ashes (1 mile west), Terriers (1 mile south-west) and Spurlands End (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (12 miles north), Chesham (6 miles north-east), Marlow (6 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles east), Beaconsfield (4 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south-east).
Around Hazlemere
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hazlemere Church of England Combined School and Three Horseshoes pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is High Wycombe station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Eden (2.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Gomm's Wood.